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I have an 06 F350 6.0 with 58k miles on it, bought new in Aug 05. Bone stock, no tuners or modifications. I am about 5 months out from hitting the 5 year 100k factory warranty. Is it worth it to spend the $1500-$2000 for the Ford 7yr/200k mi extended warranty, or invest that money in an EGR cooler upgrade kit, coolant kit & oil cooler kit. Other than a problem with exhaust gas smell which dealer installed exhaust manifold gaskets & y pipe the truck has been flawless. I have been meticulous on maintenance, always run a fuel additive, don't run it hard when it's cold, & try & keep the around town stop & go miles to a minimum. Love the truck, it runs like a champ!
Previous truck was an 01 7.3 that never had any problems. The 6.0 issues have got me concerned. Any advice is appreciated.
Chuck
I've got the same year PSD, runs great no issues. I've decided not to invest in the extra warranty and invest the money in the truck. My rig has 31,000 miles on her and has been paid for for 18mo. I plan on running well beyond what any extended warranty will cover. After my warranty expires, oil cooler rebuild and studs. I've already got coolant and oil by-pass. My .02
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2006 F-350 6.0 PSD,XLT,CC,FX4,LB, Tow Command, Camper Package, Wet Okole Camo Covers, Upfitter Switches, High Idle Mod, Line-X, ARE Z Series Cap, Power Elbow, Dieselsite Coolant Filtration,Oil Guard Filtration, 4" Magnaflow straight pipe, 08 Mirrors, B5+DK, Magnefine PS filter,BD CCV,Spartan Phalanx, 08 tranny pan+filter, 285/65R18Nitto Grappler M/T on Ballistic Hostel wheels,Blue Fuel Spring
Last edited by teamroper60; 03-14-2010 at 08:23 PM.
I have an 06 F350 6.0 with 58k miles on it, bought new in Aug 05. Bone stock, no tuners or modifications. I am about 5 months out from hitting the 5 year 100k factory warranty. Is it worth it to spend the $1500-$2000 for the Ford 7yr/200k mi extended warranty, or invest that money in an EGR cooler upgrade kit, coolant kit & oil cooler kit. Other than a problem with exhaust gas smell which dealer installed exhaust manifold gaskets & y pipe the truck has been flawless. I have been meticulous on maintenance, always run a fuel additive, don't run it hard when it's cold, & try & keep the around town stop & go miles to a minimum. Love the truck, it runs like a champ!
Previous truck was an 01 7.3 that never had any problems. The 6.0 issues have got me concerned. Any advice is appreciated.
Chuck
id buy it,i mean if you have a hg job done your warranty will be paid for.
it would be a smart move to get it.
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2002 f250 lariat 7.3 200k(motor has 170k)
original 4r100 tranny....200k and counting
knock on wood......
tony wildman chip......
stock,economy,daily,towing,extreme,smoke.
red elc good for 150k
4r100 1-2 2-3 3-4sonnax accumulator valves,.427 sonnax line pressure mod valve
4.125"yes thats 4 1/8" diy tymar intake(size matters...lol)
AIH delete,ccv delete,zoodad mod,
4" exhaust no muff
built my own leafs for 4.0 of lift!!!!!!
18" xd bronze revolvers with 325 nittos to wrap them
isspro pyro and boost guages on pillar mount....
I'd Pay For The Extended Warranty If I Were You....
Hey Man,
I just bought the 7 yr/200k mi warranty, and I'm glad I did. Thought LONG & HARD on this one. The first time I have a head gasket issue or oil cooler/EGR cooler issue or turbo issue--------the warranty just paid for itself!! For Me, the BEST OFFENSE is a GOOD DEFENSE I think I'm in a lot better situation to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. These 6.0s are awesome trucks, but the problems are well documented, and the repairs don't come cheap! Just my 2 cents!
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2006 F-350, King Ranch, 6.0L PSD CC, DRW, 4X4
Kenwood Head Unit / Navigation system
Audiovox LCD DVD player
Rancho RSX 9000 shocks
Line-X Bedliner
JL Audio ZR-570CSi speaker system
JL Audio StealthBox Sub
2 JL Audio Amps
2 Odyssey PC 1500DT batteries
Amsoil By-Pass system
Future Mods:
ARP Head Studs
NADP Tranny
Bullet-proof EGR Cooler
if you don't mind,...what did it cost ya? I'm contemplating the same thing right now.
Whatever price they quote you its the same deal as if your buying a car. they have wiggle room as far as profit goes so walk away from them a couple of times to get the price down.
Whatever price they quote you its the same deal as if your buying a car. they have wiggle room as far as profit goes so walk away from them a couple of times to get the price down.
thanks los - I knew there was haggle room, I am just trying to get an idea of how low folks are getting the dealers to go...$2100 is the lowest I've heard
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2005 F350 | Lariat | CrewCab | 4x4 | 6.0 | 5 spd auto
Edge Insight & ScanGauge II monitors | Autometer FP gauge | DieselSite Coolant Filter | DR 2.5" level
thanks los - I knew there was haggle room, I am just trying to get an idea of how low folks are getting the dealers to go...$2100 is the lowest I've heard
I have to try and find the paperwork but I could have swore I got one of the ones down here in San Diego to $1800. I could be wrong. I went through all the trouble of haggling the price down and then found out I cant get mine covered due to it having a salvage title. Doh!
if you don't mind,...what did it cost ya? I'm contemplating the same thing right now.
It ended up costing me around $1800 dollars.....
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2006 F-350, King Ranch, 6.0L PSD CC, DRW, 4X4
Kenwood Head Unit / Navigation system
Audiovox LCD DVD player
Rancho RSX 9000 shocks
Line-X Bedliner
JL Audio ZR-570CSi speaker system
JL Audio StealthBox Sub
2 JL Audio Amps
2 Odyssey PC 1500DT batteries
Amsoil By-Pass system
Future Mods:
ARP Head Studs
NADP Tranny
Bullet-proof EGR Cooler
If your going to keep the vehicle past the 7yr extended warranty I would not do it. Why not use the money torwards studs and eliminate the most common issues? That's my plan and my .02.
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2006 F-350 6.0 PSD,XLT,CC,FX4,LB, Tow Command, Camper Package, Wet Okole Camo Covers, Upfitter Switches, High Idle Mod, Line-X, ARE Z Series Cap, Power Elbow, Dieselsite Coolant Filtration,Oil Guard Filtration, 4" Magnaflow straight pipe, 08 Mirrors, B5+DK, Magnefine PS filter,BD CCV,Spartan Phalanx, 08 tranny pan+filter, 285/65R18Nitto Grappler M/T on Ballistic Hostel wheels,Blue Fuel Spring
Last edited by teamroper60; 03-20-2010 at 06:02 PM.
Reason: Removed reference to an illegal modification.
I just bought it for 2100 two months ago. I have an 05 that was getting ready to go over 100k two months before its 5yr b'day. At 101,000 the connection on the HPOP went out. It was fully covered and I figure I am halfway to paying for the ESP. See myrecent post about "back on the road again"
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Sold 9/2011 with 130,000 miles
2005 F250 Lariat Crew Cab Tow Command
Bought 9/2011
2008 F350 Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD SRW
White, 20" wheels, Nav System, Sun roof, 37,000 miles,
Pull 14,000# Titanium Fifth Wheel, Fulltimer,
Habitat for Humanity RV Care-A-Vanner
I understand the 7/200 plan covers the common 6.0 issues like HG, EGR, turbo, etc. Anyone know if it covers stuff like the bed plate leaking. Mine is at the dealer for that now, and they have to pull the engine to fix it $$$$$. I am covered for now, but my warranty will expire in 5,000 miles. Thanks.
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